This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.

This extraordinary, multi-pillared monument depicts the fascinating history of Georgia.

Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.

The now-overgrown beach resort was once frequented by Yugoslav military elite.

The oldest arboretum on the Dalmatian coast doubles as the gardens of Kings Landing in "Game of Thrones."

Longest fortress system anywhere in Europe.

A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.

A former bank seized as a sniper vantage point during the Bosnian War is now a secret graffiti art gallery.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

The sad remains of a monument to martial arts legend and movie star Bruce Lee—in the middle of Balkans.

This surreal memorial/cemetery is a necropolis of crumbling stonework and puzzle-shaped headstones.

There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.

A full figure 4th century incorruptible saint lies in a glass coffin in Croatia.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

Inside this mansion turned museum, the works of prominent Croatian artists are on full display.

This old, abandoned hotel offers magnificent views.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

This massive Maya archaeological site is home to the tallest man-made structure in Belize.

This fortress sits atop a centuries-old well system.

An unofficial monument to the late King of Pop sits at the base of a Renaissance composer's statue

The Jelgava Palace holds one of the few burial places of governor’s dynasties that is open to the public.

Its frescoes depict the likeness of Marshal Tito, Karl Marx, and Friedrich Engels burning in hell.

This virtually windowless mass of smooth concrete is the only Catholic church in the city.